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Sustainability

The advantages of
sharkskin technology
for your aircraft!

Sharkskin riblet film is an innovative biomimetic self-adhesive transparent film which elevates performance!

Designed to mimic shark skin's natural texture, it reduces aerodynamic drag, improving aircraft speed, range, and fleet-wide fuel efficiency.

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For long haul-operators.
Savings on fuel & emissions
based on new regulations. 
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1%+

Use less fuel

approximate reduction
in fuel burn on each flight, based on a B777!

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Larchfield Aerospace’s sustainability commitment supports the aviation industry’s carbon reduction goals.

Sharkskin riblet film contributes to this commitment by helping to minimise the environmental impact of flight operations. We provide expert installation teams, dedicated training instructors and tailored support packages designed to reduce both installation costs and operational downtime.

Expert installation teams tailored to your operational needs.

Sharkskin (riblet film) installation packages

Full sharkskin installation support

  • Fastest possible turnaround - ideal when minimum ground time is critical

  • Dedicated Larchfield Aerospace team of 16-20  certified installers

  • Complete turnkey service including:
    - Full project management
    - Hangar assessment and site setup
    - Adhesion testing
    - 100 % installation by Larchfield Aerospace

  • Expected TAT: 7-8 work days

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